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P8 BOV

2001 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,359 mi
Last recorded119,359 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Porsche 91167,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BOV
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe on brake callaper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2024 115,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 110,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 92,114 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 88,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 82,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2011 64,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 25,230 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,230 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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P8 BOV is a 2001 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P8 BOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P8 BOV registered?

P8 BOV is a 2001 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for P8 BOV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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